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 The future of the world is uncertain. In fact, there are those who predict a wonderful world where technology and creativity provide a good quality of life for most people, while others predict a world of competition, conflict, and strife. Read Chapter 12 of the text, Sociology: Beyong Common Sense, and the article, The Digital Divide and What to Do About It (Links to an external site.). Then, watch the video Wade Davis: Dreams From Endangered Cultures (Links to an external site.). After reading and viewing the required resources, use the sociological theories provided throughout the text to explain why these polar opposites could both occur, and what needs to happen for peace and prosperity to result. In your answer, be sure to offer an explanation of what the digital divide is and why it matters.